Extension services vary by state and county. Local knowledge
can often be the best resource for your specific questions. You will need to
check with your state or local Extension office to determine what expertise is in your
area, but traditional services that Extension may provide include:

By calling the coordinator of Master Gardeners in your state, you’ll
find out how to get in touch with a local expert. He or she may have
experience and locally based knowledge about how to deal with a
specific pest that is giving you trouble. You may also ask about:

Some cities, counties and/or regions have programs that address mosquitoes, ticks, rodents, or other pests. These animals are called "vectors" because they can spread public health diseases. Each program may offer different services or information based on local funding and needs. Some communities have organized mosquito/vector control programs; some do not. We have attempted to list all of the mosquito/vector control districts in your state below. Mosquito/vector control districts may be able to:

Discuss any pesticide applications related to public health in your area

Collect reports from the public about mosquitoes, rodents and/or abandoned swimming pools

Discuss public health advisories in your area

Here are the available mosquito/vector control contacts in your state:

In the U.S., each state has an agency in charge of environmental
issues. It may be called the Department of Environmental
Protection/Quality/or Natural Resources, or something similar. You
might consider contacting your State Environmental Agency for issues
like these:

In the U.S., each state has an agency in charge of
pesticide-related issues. It may be called the Department of
Agriculture, Pesticide Regulation, Environmental Conservation or
something similar. They often work closely
with Regional
Offices of the US EPA. You might
consider contacting your State Pesticide Agency for issues like
these:

How to comply with pesticide regulations

How to become a certified pesticide applicator, operator or dealer

How to find local opportunities for applicators' continuing education

How to report a pesticide application or product that may be concerning or illegal

There are 10 regional offices of the US Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA). They work closely with each state's Pesticide Regulatory
Agency on pesticide issues. You might consider contacting your
Regional EPA Office for issues like these:

How to comply with regulations when shipping pesticides into the United States?

Conservation districts across the country serve to help their communities manage and protect natural resources on private land. You might consider contacting your conservation district for issues like these:

Sewage and storm-water treatment facilities may not be able to
handle certain chemicals, so it’s important not to dump pesticides
down your sink or toilet. Never dump chemicals in natural waters or
storm drains. If you have questions about how to dispose of household or commercial
products safely, you might consider contacting your local hazardous waste contact.

Ask about upcoming collection events for disposal of old or unwanted pesticides

NPIC provides
objective, science-based information about pesticides and
pesticide-related topics to enable people to make informed
decisions. NPIC is a cooperative agreement
between Oregon State
University and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (cooperative agreement
#X8-83560101). The information in this publication does not in any way
replace or supersede the restrictions, precautions, directions, or
other information on the pesticide label or any other regulatory
requirements, nor does it necessarily reflect the position of the
U.S. EPA.